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HITS' HIGH FIVE: A PRE-EXISTING CONDITION

Unlike Republican members of Congress, we read things before we send them out to the world. This week’s edition of the HITS High 5 won’t raise your health insurance rates, rarely takes from the poor and gives to the rich, and as long as your pre-existing condition was caused by some chronic, you’re in the clear.

Two former One Direction members had good weeks. Columbia's Harry Styles unveiled a third track from his upcoming, self-titled solo debut (due 5/12) and sold out all 13 shows on his U.S. tour in a matter of seconds. Capitol's Niall Horan, meanwhile, dropped “Slow Hands” and it immediately cleaned up at #1 at U.S. iTunes and in 32 other countries.

A major disconnect has occurred between U.S. radio, which finalizes playlists on Tuesdays, and product entering the marketplace, generally a Friday occurrence.

Interscope’s President of Urban Music, Joie Manda, has been upped to EVP of Interscope Geffen A&M.

Chris Stapleton and Logic are duking it out for #1. The Mercury Nashville country phenom and the Def Jam rapper released albums today (5/5) and occupied the top three slots. For Logic, Def Jam launched a campaign called “All About The Fans.”

Warner Bros. is renewing and expanding its deal with OVO Sound, the label that is home to PARTYNEXTDOOR.

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ONE SHINING HITS LIST
She shoots, she scores! (3/26a)
YTD MARKET SHARE
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BEST IN THE WEST:
STEVE BERMAN
High time for another Eminem skit (3/26a)
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THE NEW UMG
Gosh, we hope there are more press releases.
TIKTOK BANNED!
Unless the Senate manages to make this whole thing go away, that is.
THE NEW HUGE COUNTRY ACT
No, not that one.
TRUMP'S CAMPAIGN PLAYLIST
Now 100% unlicensed!
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